The Berricsさんのインスタグラム写真 - (The BerricsInstagram)「As human beings we form groups because it helps us survive and that impetus to survive exists in each of us, it’s the force we carry by which we fight off pain. Surrounded by friends helps us feel safe against all the dangerous elements in a fairly cruel world. The tragedy, sometimes, is that some groups are pitted against one another. A look at our current society and you see many examples. We’re all skaters, but, upon closer inspection, even our group falls into the same trap; we are sadly divided despite many proselytizing that we’re all in this together. @keithhufnagel was never divided. I spent 12 years with him going on tours, doing demos, flying all over the world, rooming together, skating, sharing parts of our lives only teammates can. What I always admired about him is that he was friends with everyone, even people I wasn’t, and that his friendship had no boundaries. Never did he complain about the people, the tour, the spot, the food, his aches and pains or having to get out there and skate. He just did it. On one trip to Hawaii, Juliette, nicknamed him Clark Kent, because he was reserved and thoughtful, yet when he skated, he was Superman. As we got older, I saw him become Superman to people in more ways than just his skating. I don’t want any part of what Keith’s done to be forgotten. I don’t want anyone to not know that there are certain aspects to skateboarding that exist only because of him. He not only shaped this culture, but streetwear culture as well. I shouldn’t worry though, one scroll and it’s evident his triumphs won’t go unacknowledged. When you get older, you don’t have as much time to spend with your friends the way you did when you were young. Sometimes you get new friends and become part of new groups. It’s ok. Nothing can take from you the memories you have from what you shared, even if time has taken from you the ability to make more. To all of you who loved Keith. To his friends. To his family. My broken heart goes out to you. To all of us who are part of this generation, friends or foes, we’re supposed to grow old together and I hope we do. - sb」9月28日 10時19分